Becoming a Holy Son Candidate! (4K)

"I have already become a disciple of Qingyue Immortal Maiden of Jinglong Mountain."

Lu Changsheng felt something was amiss and did not readily agree to Lin Xuantong's request to take him as a disciple.

"Kid, you're really ungrateful!"

The Elders and Grand Supreme Elders of the Taihua Sacred Ground all glared and bristled.

Even with Lin Xuantong, the Taihua Sacred Lord, being so humble, how could Lu Changsheng not agree immediately?

Even the Grand Supreme Elders at the Immortal Emperor Realm couldn't help but rebuke them.

What kind of status does their Taihua Sacred Ground hold? How dare a mere Golden Immortal refuse their Sacred Lord's request to accept a disciple?

"That little girl Qingyue from Jinglong Mountain, I met her when she was very young. She shouldn't refuse your request to become my disciple."

Lin Xuantong, however, didn't take it to heart.

Does the Taihua Sacred Lord know Qingyue Immortal Maiden?

"Then I can become your disciple."

Since Lin Xuantong has said so, it seems I have no choice but to become his disciple.

Before becoming Immortal Emperor, he also lacked a powerful backer.

The people from Taihua Sacred Ground were speechless. Why did it seem like Taihua Sacred Ground was forcing Lu Changsheng to become their disciple?

"How is that possible? I thought the Sacred Lord wouldn't take on any disciples after the Immortal Emperor Qingyang disappeared. Even I'm not qualified to become his disciple, so how could the Sacred Lord accept him as his Personal Disciple?"

Jiang Yu couldn't hide the jealousy in his eyes.

He tried many times to become Lin Xuantong's disciple, but was refused each time. He could only become the disciple of the Jiang Clan Ancestor of the Taihua Sacred Ground and become Saint.

However, Lin Xuantong's understanding of the Great Dao surpasses that of the Jiang Clan Ancestor.

If one can become Lin Xuantong's disciple, there will be more opportunities to get closer to Lin Qinghan; being close to the source will give one an advantage.

Lu Changsheng performed the apprenticeship ceremony, Lin Xuantong looked at his newly accepted disciple with satisfaction, as if he saw the shadow of his Eldest Disciple, the Immortal Emperor Qingyang: "I intend to appoint you as the third Holy Son Candidate for Taihua Sacred Ground."

"What?!"

The people of Taihua Sacred Ground originally thought that Lin Xuantong's breaking of the rules to accept a disciple was unprecedented, but they did not expect that Lin Xuantong would directly appoint Lu Changsheng as Candidate Saint.

The Candidate Saint is a figure whose status among the younger generation of disciples in the Taihua Sacred Ground is second only to the Saint and Saintess, and even higher than that of ordinary Elders.

A Rogue Cultivator from outside suddenly became Candidate Saint of the Holy Land. Not many of the younger generation of disciples of the Taihua Sacred Ground could accept this.

Jiang Yu quickly spoke up, "Your Sacred Lord, this is inappropriate. This person's origins are unknown, and he has made no contribution to our Holy Land. How can we appoint him as Candidate Saint?"

That's exactly right.

The young talents of Taihua Sacred Ground are also vying for the position of Candidate Saint. With Lu Changsheng being appointed as Candidate Saint, their chances of becoming Candidate Saint in the future are extremely slim.

The Grand Supreme Elders of the Jiang Clan stepped forward and said, "Our Taihua Sacred Ground has always only established one Saint, two Holy Son Candidates, one Saintess, and two Saintess Candidates. If the Saint or Saintess encounters misfortune, then one of the two candidates will be chosen to succeed them. Now that the Saint and the two Holy Son Candidates are all safe and sound, there is no reason to establish a third Saint. The ancestral law cannot be changed."

The other Grand Supreme Elders also tried to dissuade him, saying, "The ancestral laws cannot be changed!"

Lin Xuantong calmly replied, "This is the will of our ancestors and myself."

"This..."

The Grand Supreme Elders were speechless.

The laws of our ancestors cannot be changed, but since they represent the will of our forefathers, what else is there to say?

"Hateful..."

Jiang Yu clenched his fists. Lin Xuantong valued Lu Changsheng so much, taking him as his Personal Disciple and even designating him as Candidate Saint.

In the future, he might even replace him as the Saint.

The selection of Saint and Saintess in the Holy Land is not static.

Those with higher qualifications are more likely to become Saints or Saintess.

After all, the Saint and Saintess might become the future rulers of the Holy Land, or at the very least, a Grand Supreme Elders.

Without the qualifications to become Immortal Emperor, one is not qualified to be Holy Son Candidate.

If the Holy Son Candidate has higher qualifications than the Saint, it is very likely that he will replace him.

Lu Changsheng, as one of the parties involved, was completely baffled.

How could Lin Xuantong accept him as Personal Disciple and even make him Holy Son Candidate?

Lu Changsheng thought that Candidate Saint meant being able to exchange half of his contribution points for Cultivation Method and treasures in the Scripture Repository and Treasure Pavilion —it seemed pretty good, didn't it?

"Alright, you can all leave now. Disciple, you stay. Daughter, you stay too."

Lin Xuantong dismissed everyone, leaving only Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan behind, intending to impart his Cultivation Method to them.

Even after leaving the Taihua Sacred Ground, the people were still deeply shaken and engaged in much discussion.

Jiang Yu was frowning when a Holy Son Candidate gloated, "Jiang Yu, you became Saint by stepping on me back then. Now another guy has come along. He's been favored by the Sacred Lord and taken as Personal Disciple. He'll most likely be groomed to be the next Immortal Emperor Qingyang. Immortal Emperor Qingyang's talent was extremely terrifying, no less than Lin Qinghan's. If Immortal Emperor Qingyang hadn't disappeared, he would definitely still be Saint. Why would it be our turn to compete?"

Jiang Yu's face turned ashen. "Ye Feng, since I was able to replace you as the Saint, I have the ability to keep this position. Not only that, Lin Qinghan will also be mine."

After the people from Taihua Sacred Ground left, only Lin Xuantong, Lu Changsheng, and Lin Qinghan remained in the empty hall.

Lin Qinghan still finds it hard to believe.

Lu Changsheng thus became her junior brother, and even a candidate for the Taihua Sacred Ground's Sacred Son?

What is the main Cultivation Method you practice?

"The Limitless Profound Pure Dao, taught by Qingyue Immortal Maiden."

"That's a Quasi-Emperor Tier Cultivation Method. What level have you reached in your cultivation?"

"Great Perfection."

Lin Xuantong was taken aback.

Lu Changsheng is still Golden Immortal, yet he's managed to cultivate Quasi-Emperor Tier Cultivation Method to its peak?

"You are very similar to my Eldest Disciple; both are geniuses among geniuses. He also mastered Quasi-Emperor Tier Cultivation Method while still at the Golden Immortal Realm."

"I will teach you an Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method from the Taihua Sacred Ground —the 'Positive Yang Fire Essence Art'."

Lin Xuantong activated his divine power, and the main hall seemed to be engulfed in an endless sea of fire.

Lin Xuantong's cultivation was extraordinary; even a slight display of his Cultivation Method possessed the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.

"This Cultivation Method is one of the Taihua Sacred Ground's Secret Art. If multiple people use this Cultivation Method together, its power can be amplified, and the Yang Fire will be inexhaustible. Saint, Saintess, Saintess Candidates for Holy Son Candidate and Holy Daughters, as well as Immortal Emperors, are all qualified to cultivate the 'Positive Yang Fire Essence Art'."

"If you two encounter stronger enemies in the future, you can use this skill together to defeat them."

"I will teach you the First Stage first."

Lin Xuantong had just begun instructing his daughter in the cultivation of this Taihua Sacred Ground's Secret Art.

Fortunately, with his daughter and Disciple providing instruction together, Lin Xuantong saved himself the time of teaching apprentices.

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan cultivate together.

A month later, Lu Changsheng fully comprehended the First Stage.

After one month and five days, Lin Qinghan had fully grasped the First Stage.

"This kid's talent surpasses even my daughter's; it's truly astonishing. With such a monstrous talent, I really don't know if taking him as a disciple was the right or wrong decision."

Lin Xuantong muttered to himself.

Lu Changsheng, a sixth-level Golden Immortal, comprehended Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method faster than Lin Qinghan, Quasi-Emperor, so fast that Lin Xuantong was somewhat frightened.

Lin Xuantong then taught Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan the second level of the Cultivation Method.

Lu Changsheng took six months, while Lin Qinghan took seven months.

With Lin Xuantong, a master of unfathomable strength, guiding him in Cultivation Practice Method, and possessing Innate Dao Body, Lu Changsheng's cultivation speed was extremely fast.

Lu Changsheng even took out the "Divine King Sword Scripture" and asked Lin Xuantong to help him comprehend it.

With Lin Xuantong's cultivation level, he could easily comprehend the entire "Divine King Sword Scripture," and guiding Lu Changsheng's cultivation would be a piece of cake.

Lin Xuantong was astonished to obtain this Cultivation Method: "This is a manuscript from Remote Antiquity times, written by a Sword Dao master named Divine King Yuantian. How did you obtain this Cultivation Method?"

Divine King Yuantian?

Lu Changsheng hadn't expected the Cultivation Method returned by the system to be so significant, so he could only make up a reason on the spot. "This is Cultivation Method that I obtained by chance while traveling around."

Lin Xuantong didn't press further. "It's a pity this is just an early manuscript by the Divine King Yuantian; otherwise, it would be priceless. From now on, I will guide you in cultivating this Cultivation Method. Since Han'er is here as well, let's practice Swordsmanship together. The two of you will gather at Perching Phoenix Peak every day."

"Yes."

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan exchanged a glance. It seemed that Lin Xuantong planned to have the two of them cultivate the same Cultivation Method, so that they wouldn't have to train each other individually.

The two did indeed become Senior Sister and junior brothers.

According to Lin Xuantong's rules, the two of them had to go to Perching Phoenix Peak to cultivate with Lin Xuantong every day from Chenshi (7-9 AM) to Wushi (11 AM-1 PM).

Given Lin Xuantong's status, having three hours each day to guide his Disciples in cultivation is something countless people dream of.

Lin Xuantong himself needed to cultivate, so Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan cultivated on their own during the rest of the time.

"Now that I have the status of Candidate Saint, I can access Nine Layers of the Scripture Repository, and even exchange for Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method."

"Of all the Great Daos, the Time Dao is the most difficult. If I could exchange it for a Cultivation Method based on the Time Principle, that would be ideal."

Although Lin Xuantong would guide his cultivation, it was up to Lin Xuantong to decide what Cultivation Method he would teach.

Lu Changsheng still hoped to take the initiative himself.

Lu Changsheng's disciples also need Cultivation Methods that suit them.

Lu Changsheng's Innate Dao Body allows him to cultivate most Cultivation Method, which is why Lin Xuantong decided to train his Disciple and daughter together, thus saving half the time spent teaching disciples.

Lu Changsheng's disciples were different.

When Lu Changsheng arrived at the Scripture Repository, the Elders and disciples Scripture Repository all looked at Lu Changsheng with strange expressions.

The news that Lu Changsheng had been accepted as Personal Disciple by the Sacred Lord and designated as Holy Son Candidate had already spread throughout the Taihua Sacred Ground, causing a great uproar.

"What Cultivation Method does the Longevity Daoist require?"

The Elder of the Scripture Repository came out to greet them personally.

Lu Changsheng glanced at it; this Elder was a Great Completion Golden Immortal.

I'm just browsing around.

"Please."

It seems being Holy Son Candidate is really good; even the Elders of the Scripture Repository treat me with great respect.

"Longevity Daoist, I am Immortal Maiden Xiaoyue from Purple Rosy Clouds Peak. You are welcome to visit our Purple Rosy Clouds Peak when you have time, and we can discuss the Dao together."

A female Elder gracefully approached, and seeing that Lu Changsheng was handsome, she took the initiative to invite Lu Changsheng to her cave abode to discuss the Dao.

But Lu Changsheng noticed her droopy gaze; it didn't seem like they were discussing serious Cultivation Method.

"I need to cultivate under the Sacred Lord's guidance. Let's talk again when we have time."

Lu Changsheng was moved but refused.

Lu Changsheng used Lin Xuantong as a shield, and no one dared to say anything.

"Hmph, isn't it just because he saved Lin Qinghan on Ancient Mulberry Island that he's favored by the Sacred Lord? Climbing the ranks by relying on a woman, what's so great about that?"

Jiang Yu's voice rang out.

Everyone looked troubled.

The Saint is at odds with the Holy Son Candidate.

One is the current Saint, and the other is a newly Holy Son Candidate; it's difficult for the crowd to choose sides.

Although the status of the Saint is slightly higher than that of the Holy Son Candidate, no one knows how far Lu Changsheng can go.

If Holy Son Candidate is strong enough, he or she can still replace the current Holy Son and become the new Saint.

Lu Changsheng simply ignored Jiang Yu.

In the Immortal Realm, strength reigns supreme, and this is no exception even in the Taihua Sacred Ground.

The Holy Land established the Holy Son Candidate not only to prevent a generation from collapsing in the event of an accident involving Saint, but also for another purpose: competition.

Only through competition can stronger candidates emerge.

Becoming Saint or Saintess does not guarantee a secure position; a more qualified successor may take your place.

Lu Changsheng went directly to the seventy- Nine Layers of the Scripture Repository, which was the highest floor that Holy Son Candidate could enter.

Jiang Yu originally wanted to put down Lu Changsheng's momentum, but Lu Changsheng completely ignored him, leaving him feeling foolish and unable to retaliate.

The Scripture Repository is one of the most important places in the Taihua Sacred Ground, and the Grand Supreme Elders secretly monitors Scripture Repository every move.

If Jiang Yu and Lu Changsheng were to fight in the Scripture Repository, both would be punished.

Lu Changsheng has recently gained the attention of the Taihua Sacred Lord, so Lin Xuantong may not necessarily punish Lu Changsheng severely, but it's hard to say about Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu is, after all, from the Jiang Clan Ancestor lineage, while Lin Xuantong and Lin Qinghan are descendants of the Great Expert who founded the Taihua Sacred Ground, and thus hold a higher status.

One of the followers asked, "Your Saint, what should we do?"

Jiang Yu snorted coldly, "I'll go to the seventy-ninth floor too, and see what kind of Cultivation Method he's going to switch to."

Jiang Yu is Saint and is also qualified to go to the seventy-ninth floor of the Scripture Repository.

The seventy- Nine Layers of the Scripture Repository has few bookshelves, but the Cultivation Method on them are all Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method and classics written by Immortal Emperors!

For the vast majority of cultivators, this place is practically Heavenly Emperor Treasury!

Lu Changsheng was secretly amazed.

As expected of Holy Land, it has so many Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method and ancient books that record the secrets of the Immortal Realm.

Any Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method, if it were to circulate outside the world, would be enough to cause a huge uproar, with countless Loose Immortals vying for it.

This is the essence of the Holy Land.

The Cultivation Method on the bookshelf are just handwritten copies, and incomplete ones at that. Only by exchanging contribution points can one obtain the real Cultivation Method.

Although there are many Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method, most of the Cultivation Method on the seventy- Nine Layers are Lower-Grade Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method.

Lu Changsheng was not lacking in Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method.

Lin Xuantong taught Lu Changsheng the Emperor-Grade internal energy technique "Positive Yang Fire Essence Art". Lu Changsheng also had the Emperor-Grade Swordsmanship "Divine King Sword Scripture" and the Body Tempering Cultivation Method "Azure Emperor Longevity Art", which was enough for him to cultivate for a long time.

Lu Changsheng's gaze swept over these Cultivation Method; he was looking for Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method that cultivated the Time Principle.

"Found it."

Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up as his gaze fell upon a dusty Cultivation Method —the "Eternal Sacred Canon," Middle-Grade Emperor-Grade Cultivation Method Cultivation Method behind by Great Expert who founded the Taihua Sacred Ground, requiring 50 billion contribution points.